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Nicholas M. Ward-Willis, Co-Chair of the Westchester County Bar Association's (WCBA) Environmental Law Section, will moderate the WCBA's program Commercial Solar Development: Siting, Approvals, and Other Considerations on February 8, 2023. The program will cover practice tips and how to avoid pitfalls when processing a land use application for solar facilities. Registration is required at www.WCBANY.org/EVENTS. Mr. Willis represents businesses, developers, individuals, property managers and…

On Monday, January 23, 2023, Nicholas M. Ward-Willis will present at the New York State Bar Association's 2023 Annual Meeting, Local and State Government Law Section "Representing Government Clients: What Lawyers Need to Do When Being Engaged by Municipal Clients". This portion of the program will discuss providing legal advice to a municipality and will the various ways local governments may retain a municipal…

Led by Edward J. Phillips and Carina Zupa, the Firm continues to fight on behalf of two Hudson Valley farms in challenging New York City’s local law banning the sale of foie gras in restaurants and retail stores. On September 15, 2022, the Firm obtained a preliminary injunction enjoining the City from enforcing the law. That injunction remains in effect. More recently, the New…

Keane & Beane has a long-standing commitment to giving back to the community, whether it be participating, volunteering or donating to not-for-profit and local outreach organizations, or as in this year, coming together as employees and adopting a local family of 3 through Family Services of Westchester. Keane & Beane employees generously donated items from the family's "wish list", spent an afternoon wrapping and…

Keane & Beane, P.C. is pleased to announce that Christian A.L. Gates has become associated with the firm.  Mr. Gates is the newest member of Keane & Beane, P.C.’s Municipal, Environmental, and Land Development & Zoning practice groups.  He is a 2022 graduate of Syracuse University College of Law, where he was a Dean’s Scholarship recipient and Dean’s Honor List student. During law school,…

Keane & Beane, P.C. attorneys Richard L. O’Rourke, James W. Borkowski, and George Alissandratos teamed up and achieved success with their motion for summary judgment to dismiss an action where plaintiffs sought $1,750,000 for private nuisance based upon alleged noise pollution. This litigation was commenced by property owners against the owner and operator of Cricket Valley Energy Center (CVEC) — a $1.5 billion electric…

Keane & Beane is pleased to welcome Dionne A. Foster. Ms. Foster brings over 25 years of Paralegal experience to the Firm and will be working with our Trust & Estates and Real Estate Law Practice Groups.

On Thursday, November 3, 2022, Nicholas M. Ward-Willis will present "Environmental Law" at the Westchester County Bar Association's CLE program Bridge the Gap, a two day program aimed at newly admitted attorneys who want to develop a foundation in the practical skills, techniques and procedures that are essential to the practice of law. Registration is required. Nicholas Ward-Willis represents businesses, developers, individuals, property managers…

Stephanie M. Roebuck will be presenting at the New York State School Boards Association ("NYSSBA") Annual Convention in Syracuse, New York on October 28, 2022. The two day NYSSBA Convention is attended by more than 2,000 education leaders across New York State to address the needs, interests and issues of concerns for school district and board of education members. Ms. Roebuck’s presentation is entitled “Religion in…

On Monday, October 24, 2022 at 2:00 p.m., Keane & Beane, P.C. will present Part II of its 2022 Virtual Fall Webinar Series, Healthcare Worker Bonus Program. Keane & Beane education attorneys, Stephanie M. Roebuck and William Kang will review which school district employees are eligible for the Healthcare Worker Bonus Program and provide guidance on the processes for the payment of the bonus…